Education

Bio

I am interested in teaching students to think critically and to analyze the science that is around us. To do this, I relate class material to specific issues from the news and daily life.

My passion is infectious disease and the role of microorganisms in our world. I have always been interested in neglected diseases in the developing world, especially those caused by parasites. I feel that living in the developed world we have a responsibility towards poorer nations. I try to bring the students close to these "far" lands, hoping to bring about awareness and commitment in the student.

I am also interested in vaccine development and implementation. Before becoming a teacher I worked in the pharmaceutical industry and in the vaccine industry which I also find fascinating.

What I'm Working On

In my new role as the Animal Facility Supervisor. I am working on new videos that will show procedures that occur routinely at the facility.

What I Love About Emmanuel:

I love close interaction with students and mentoring. I enjoy teaching a variety of topics within the biological sciences and including social issues in Biology as part of the liberal arts education.